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2HOW TO USE THIS MANUALAfter first reading the "Start Guide," assemble the machine and give the Model EC-T220Treadmill type Cat eye Fitness a try.Once you've become accustomed to the machine, read the "Operation Guide" and experi-ment with the EC-T220's wealth of functions.Make use of the "Reference Guide" as needed.

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CONTENTSStart Guide Operation Guide Reference Guide

1 Starting with assembly ..................... 72 Preparation and warnings before

getting on the treadmill .................. 113 Putting on the chest-belt heart

rate sensor ....................................... 124 Trying out the treadmill for the

first time .......................................... 135 The 4 kinds of programs ................ 166 Using the EC-T220 without

a data card ....................................... 18

1 Training goals ................................. 222 Training program characteristics ... 243 HR control training ........................ 264 Interval training .............................. 285 Hill profile training ......................... 306 Quick start (manual training) ........ 327 Making a Data Card ....................... 34

1 Maintenance of the chest-beltheart rate sensor ............................. 38

2 Other useful functions .................... 393 Troubleshooting ............................. 404 Handling warnings ......................... 415 Repair service warranty/

additional parts ............................... 426 Product specifications .................... 43

Check that you have all the parts.

Main body Handle Handle masts Control unit

Data cards .......................... 10Start card ............................... 1

Safety key Instruction manualWarranty Certificate

Installation screw set: A: Bolts by which the handle masts are attached ........................................ 10 B: Bolts by which the handle is attached ........................................................ 2

Tool set: Wrenches (Small and big) Screwdriver Silicon grease

3Always unplug from the electrical outlet immedi-ately after using and before cleaning. Do notleave plugged in.

Turn all controls to the off position beforeremoving the plug from the outlet. Remove theplug without pulling the cord.

Do not operate where aerosol (spray) productsare being used or where oxygen is being adminis-tered.

Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not use the unit if the cord or plug is dam-aged, when the unit does not operate normally,when it has been dropped or damaged, or when itis wet. If such events have occurred, contact ourauthorized dealer in your location.

INTRODUCTIONThank you very much for purchasing the Model EC-T220 Treadmill type Cat eye Fitness. The model EC-T220 is a newhigh-tech running exerciser with a built-in computerized training system designed specifically to promote cardio-vascular fitness and overall endurance, the keystone of good health.With its four training programs, the EC-T220 will help you to maintain or improve your physical condition in a fun andpleasant way. The pilot system with LCD leads your through you chosen program easily. We hope you will make gooduse of your Cateye Treadmill EC-T220 for years to come. Before using your new exerciser, please read this manualcarefully. Then keep the manual in a safe place along with the warranty card.

Symbol marks used for safety precautions in this manualThe descriptions accompanying the following symbol marks in this manual refer to very important matters in terms ofyour safety and handling of the unit.You are strongly urged to observe these precautions.

Warning Failure to observe this warning could result in serious injury or death.

Caution Failure to observe this warning could result in physical injury or damage to the treadmill.

Reference This symbol mark denotes helpful information or associated items.

FOR SAFE OPERATIONFor safe use, always observe the following rules.

WARNING Before using the EC-T220, it is important to consult a medical specialist if you are suffering from any of the following: heart

disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction), hypertension, diabetes, respiratory disease (asthma, chronic bronchitis,pulmonary emphysema, etc.), articular metamorphosis, rheumatism, gout, or other diseases and physical complaints. Preg-nant women should also consult their doctor before commencing a training program.

If you are not used to regular physical activity, it may be dangerous to suddenly engage in strenuous activity. Increase yourexercise level gradually.

If you feel sick or sense something is wrong with your body during exercise, stop immediately. Close supervision is necessary when this exerciser is used by, or near children, persons in poor health, or disabled persons.

CAUTIONNever operate the exerciser with the air ventsblocked. Keep the air vents free of lint, hair, andthe like.

Never drop or insert any object into an opening.

Avoid using the unit in manners other than those de-scribed in this manual. When repairing the unit, besure to use genuine parts for Cateye Treadmill only.

Avoid using or storing the unit outdoors or in ar-eas where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Do not use the unit in areas where temperatureor humidity are high.

Do not touch the main unit or plug if your handsare wet.

Close supervision is necessary when this exer-ciser is used by, or near children, persons in poorhealth, or disabled persons.

This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part15 of FCC Rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with theClass B limits may be attached to this computer. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interfer-ence to radio and TV reception.

4PART NAMESMain body

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11111 Liquid crystal display (LCD)22222 Incline display

Displays the changes of the hills you will pass over.

33333 Time displayDisplays the time elapsed since this training session wasstarted.

44444 Speed displayDisplays your current speed.

55555 Distance displayDisplays the total distance traveled since this training ses-sion was started.

66666 Pattern displayWhen hill profile training or interval training have beenselected, the pattern (hill shape or training interval) whichis set is indicated by a lamp.

77777 Training select buttonsHR control ...... HR control training is selected.HILL ............... Hill profile training is selected.INTERVAL ... Interval training is selected.QUICK ........... Quick start (manual training) is selected.

88888 EMERGENCY STOP buttonIf pressed during training, speed is quickly dropped to zero.

99999 STOP buttonThis button ends the program. If it is pressed during acool-down period, cool-down is ended.

00000 Number +/- buttonsDuring inputIncreases or decreases the value of the item beingchanged.

During trainingIncreases or decreases the speed or incline.

When training is completed.You can check the progress of your training by usingthese buttons to scroll the graph of incline/speed changeson the LCD screen.

qqqqq MODE buttonSelects programs and switches between items to change.

wwwww START buttonSends the program to the next stage.

eeeee Card slot (Safety key slot)Insert a data card.Insert the safety key when the safety key function is acti-vated.

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11111 Heart rate (bpm)22222 Incline scale (%)/Speed scale (mph)33333 Graph of changes in pulse44444 Graph of changes in incline/graph of changes in

speed55555 Heart rate (bpm)66666 Calories consumed (kcal)77777 Time scale (minutes)

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START GUIDE1 Starting with assembly ............................................................. 7

2 Preparation and warnings before getting on the treadmill .... 11

3 Putting on the chest-belt heart rate sensor.......................... 12

4 Trying out the treadmill for the first time ........................... 13

5 The 4 kinds of programs ........................................................ 16

6 Using the EC-T220 without a data card .............................. 18

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1 STARTING WITH ASSEMBLYRead this warning before assembling the unit:

Caution: Do not remove the wires which are wrapped around the handle masts before assembly.

Follow the steps starting from the next page and assemble the unit as shown in the figure below.

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201 Remove the motor cover. The motor cover must be removed for assembly.

2 Attach the handle masts and handle. Insert the handle into the sides of the handle masts. Fix in place byscrewing in the 2 bolts (B) from above.Caution: Be sure which handle mast is the left one and which

is the right one before inserting the handle.Tighten the screws loosely at first. After the handle

masts, handle, and main body are assembled to-gether, firmly tighten all the screws.

Stand the handle masts up on the main body and fix them in placewith the six bolts (A).

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3 Put the cords through the handle mast. Remove the wire (upper side) which is wrapped around the handlemast.

Wrap the same wire around the ends of the cords which come fromthe control unit.

Insert the 3 cords with the wire wrapped around into the handlemast inside.

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94 Attach the control unit base to the handle masts. Position the control unit cross to the handle masts, and then pre-pare to pass the cords through the handle mast inside.Caution: Be careful that the control unit does not fall down.

Remove the wire (lower side) which is wrapped around thehandle mast.

Through the lower opening, pull the wire which comes fromthe handle mast inside, and draw the 3 cords from the inside.Caution: Do not pull the wire forcefully. Pull the cords gradu-

ally while the cords are sending from the upper part ofthe handle mast.

Fit the control unit onto the handle masts and fix it using the 4bolt As.Caution: Be sure that the cords are not pinched when installing

the control unit base onto the handle masts.

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5 Attach the connectors on the 3 cord ends to thecircuit board inside the main body. Connector (white) : 1

Connector (big) : 3Connector (small) : 2Caution: The shape of the connectors on each of the 3 cords is

different. Be sure to connect each of them to the cor-rect place.

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6 Attach the motor cover. Remove the 4 screws, put the motor cover in position, and replacethe 4 screws to fix it in place.

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7 Adjust the running belt.Caution: Do not operate the buttons while standing on the belt.When adjusting the belt, take care not to get your

hands trapped or pinched. Turn the power switch on.

Caution: Connect the power plug directly to a power socket, forexample one on the wall. If two or more machines areconnected using an extension cord, etc, a power voltagefailure may occur and the machine may not operateproperly.

Press the QUICK on the training select buttons. Press and hold the SPEED + button until the speed is around 2.5

mph [4.0 km/h]. Let it run for a few moments. Be sure that the running belt is cen-

tered and does not tend toward one side or the other. If the running belt is too close to the right side, tighten the adjusting

screw in the right end cap. If the belt is too close to the left side,tighten the adjusting screw in the left end cap.

When the belt is centered, or if no tendency toward either side isseen, press the EMERGENCY STOP button to finish adjustment.

Selecting quick start Speed increase

Power switch

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How to open the control unitRemove the 10 screws of the control unit base, and then remove thecontrol unit and the control unit base.Caution: Since the cords are connected into the control unit in-

side, open the unit in the direction indicated by the ar-rows.

Reference: The following items can be changed by the dip switchsettings in the control unit: Measurement unit (mph or km/h) Language:

English, French, Spanish, or Japanese (or German) Safety key functions (Cancel or Active)At the time of delivery, the settings are: Measurementunit - mph, Language - English, and Safety key function- Cancel.When the dip switch settings are changed, turn off andback on the power again so that the setting changes takeeffect.For further information relating to the setting changesfor each item, refer to page 39 in the "ReferenceGuide".

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Reference: Using the provided silicon grease, lubricating the run-ning belt inside evenly every month in daily mainte-nance extends the life of the running belt.

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2 PREPARATION AND WARNINGS BEFOREGETTING ON THE TREADMILLWarning

Be sure to securely stop the running belt by pressing either the EMERGENCY button or STOP buttonbefore you step up on the EC-T220.

1. Grip the handle securely until you are comfortableon the EC-T220.

2. When you are accustomed to exercise with EC-T220, you may exercise free from the handle,swinging your arms freely and naturally at yourside.

3. Keep your track on the center part of the runningtread.Caution: While exercising, stepping on any

part other than the running belt maycause you to fall.

4. After a few seconds of exercise, the running beltspeed will become faster.

5. Keep your running within a distance where youcan still reach the EMERGENCY STOP or STOPbutton and operate the treadmill.Caution: Stay in the center part of running

belt area for safest operation. Slowdown or stop your exercise immedi-ately if you are unable to keep upwith the belt speed.

Safety Key FunctionThe card slot of this machine functions as a safety key when you change the setting ofdip switch in the control unit.Removing the safety key from the card slot will stop the treadmill as will pushing theemergency stop button.The LCD screen lights up and then the program starts only when the safety key or cardis inserted into the slot while the safety key function is activated. This allows you to usethe function to prevent tampering.For further information relating to the procedures for how to set the safety key func-tion, refer to "Setting the Safety Key Function" in page 39 of the "Reference Guide"Reference: The program will be initiated when a key is inserted to the card slot, and

you can use the data card as a key to initiate the program.Caution: For your safety, attach the clip end of the cable from the safety key to

your clothes.

How to Use the Safety Key(How to start the program when the safety key function isactivated.)1. Attach the clip end of the cable from the safety key to your clothes.

Caution: Check that the safety key will come out of the card slot when yourbody is away from the control unit.

Reference: When the data card is to be used as a safety key, fix the card to thecable.

2. Insert the safety key to the card slot.3. Following the instructions on the screen, select the training program, set necessary

conditions, and start your training.Reference: The LCD screen lights up only when the safety key or card is inserted

into the slot while the safety key function is activated.

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3 PUTTING ON THE CHEST-BELT HEART RATE SENSORYour heart rate can be measured by the chest-belt heart rate sensor.The EC-T220 treadmill receives and calculates the number of heartbeats which are transmit-ted from the wireless chest-belt. It is therefore possible to control your heart rate duringexercise. Accurate heartbeat measurement is possible, even for those persons whose pulse isdifficult to detect.When a heart rate signal is received and calculated, a graph of the heart rate is displayed atthe top of the LCD screen. The pulse itself is also displayed at the top right of the screen.When the chest-belt is not worn, the graph and pulse displays are not shown.The HR control training function will not operate if the chest-belt is not worn.

Function of the chest-belt heart rate sensorThe wireless chest-belt heart rate sensor uses a miniaturized and simplified version of the of elec-trocardiography concept used in hospitals. For an electrocardiogram, multiple electrodes are at-tached to the body, and the electric potential difference between them is used to calculate the heartrate. The chest-belt heart rate sensor's two internal electrodes are applied to the body and detectthe electric potential difference, providing a simpler way of detecting heartbeats. This informationis sent to the control unit by radio waves, so even hard training is possible. The chest-belt heart ratesensor uses the chest-belt (transmitter) and the signal-receiving circuit board (receiver) containedin the control unit to read your heart rate and calculate and display your per-minute pulse.

Before putting on the chest-belt heart rate sensorWarning Pace maker users should never use this device.

Caution: Put on the chest-belt heart rate sensor at the center of your chest and in con-tact with your skin.

To increase measurement effectiveness, dampen the electrode area with wa-ter or electrocardiograph electrolyte cream.

People with sensitive skin can put on the chest-belt over a thin shirt withelectrode area damped with water.

Hair on the chest may interfere with accurate measurements.

Putting on the chest-belt heart rate sensorPut it on following the procedure below.1. Adjust the length of the attachment belt to fit your chest.

Caution: May be painful if tightened too much.2. Hook the attachment belt to the electrode belt. Place the electrode

area at the center of your chest. Be sure that the electrode area is heldfirmly against your skin.Reference: When wearing the chest-belt heart rate sensor over a

shirt it is necessary to moisten the electrode area for thebetter results. In the winter season when skin can bedried, errors may occur even when the electrodes are indirect contact with your skin. This can be improved bymoistening the electrodes.

3. Adjust the belt so that the transmitter is at the center (just above yourdiaphragm) of your chest.Reference: When wearing the chest-belt heart rate sensor over a

shirt it is necessary to moisten the electrode area for thebetter results.The chest-belt heart rate sensor uses a lithium battery.The lithium battery has a limited lifetime; when chang-ing the battery, refer to the Reference Guide, page 38,"Maintenance of the chest-belt heart rate sensor."

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4 TRYING OUT THE TREADMILL FOR THE FIRST TIME1 Put on the chest-belt heart rate sensor and turn onthe power.

Put the chest-belt heart rate sensor around your chest with the twoelectrodes at the center, in contact with your body, as per the instruc-tions on page 12.

Insert the power plug into any household AC outlet (120 V or 220V). The power plug is attached to the front of the main body.

WarningBecause of the danger of electric shock, do not in-sert the AC plug into an outlet if your hands arewet.

Caution: Connect the power plug directly to a power socket, forexample one on the wall. If two or more machines areconnected using an extension cord, etc, a power volt-age failure may occur and the machine may not oper-ate properly.

Turn on the power switch. The control unit will display "Cateye EC-T220" and prompt you to

insert a data card or select a training mode.

2 Insert the start card (the blue card provided). Find the blue card (start card) in the packaging of the exerciser. In-sert this card into the slot of the control unit (card slot). If the card isupside-down, the unit will not work. Be sure to insert the card asshown in the figure.Caution: Use only the blue card at this stage. It is a sample card

with exercise data already stored in it. The unit willnot work with the black cards since they do not con-tain any data yet. For information on how to make adata card, refer to page 34.

3 Check the screen display. The screen prompts you to press the START button, and the nu-meric display should be as shown in the figure. If these displays donot appear, pull the card out and slowly insert it again. The numbersin the display show the training conditions.1 "HILL" is short for "hill profile training," and shows the type of

training to be engaged in. The incline will automatically changeaccording to the hill shape.

2 "15:00" is the exercise time (alarm time) display, and means 15minutes.

3 "1" indicates the shape of the hill to be climbed. "1" is the gentlestslope.

Reference: The data on the screen can be revised at this stage.The +/- buttons will increase or decrease any of theabove numbers. The screen can be changed back tothe data input screen by pressing the MODE button.However, the purpose of this section is to get you ac-quainted with EC-T220, so if you have changed any ofthe numerical values, please return them to theiroriginal settings.

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4 Start your exercise. Press the START button to start.Caution: Grip the handle before pressing the START button.

After pressing the START button to begin the workout, the consolewill beep and show the shape of the hill pattern on the LCD.

The belt will begin to move slowly. Begin your exercise now. Theincline will gradually become steeper and you may change the speedat any time by pressing the SPEED +/- speed arrows.Caution: Exercise at a suitable speed and incline.

The LCD screen and numeric display screen display data as shownin the figure. The data on the two screens shows your current condi-tions, which will keep changing as time passes.

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1 Current pulse rate, beats per minute.2 Calories consumed during exercise.3 The lower part of the LCD displays either the

incline or the speed.4 The display can be switched between speed and

incline by pressing the MODE button.5 The changes in pulse is displayed. The LCD

screen will scroll to move the present position tothe center of the screen after exercise.

1 Current incline is displayed by %. You can ad-just it by pressing the INCLINE +/- buttons dur-ing exercise.

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5 You can select a display of either incline or speed bypressing the MODE button. You can switch between the incline and speed displays by pressing

the MODE button.You can still adjust the speed when the incline is displayed on theLCD. And you can still adjust the incline when the speed is dis-played on the LCD.

Keep on exercising for a while. The incline will change automaticallyand your calorie consumption and pulse rate can be seen. TheModel EC-T220 offers programs to display the information you mayneed through your exercise.

You can slow down your exercise speed by pressing the SPEED +/-buttons in case you are unable to keep up with the speed and incline.By pressing the - button one time, you will decrease the speed by 0.1mph [0.1 km/h]. To enjoy your exercise with this treadmill, selectexercise that is appropriate for your condition.

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6 Finish your exercise. After 15 minutes of exercise, the buzzer will sound to inform youthat the training will end.

You can continue the training by not pressing anything, or you canfinish the training by pressing the STOP button.

You can stop your exercise during the 15-minute session by pressingthe STOP button.

After pressing the STOP button, the cool-down starts. It lasts 5 min-utes and you can finish the exercise at any time by pressing theSTOP button.

After the exercise you can review your workout data on the screen.The display can be switched between incline and pulse display andspeed display by pressing the MODE button. If you have workedout more than 15 minutes, you can use the SPEED or INCLINE +/- buttons. The - button will scroll the screen to the left and the +button will scroll the screen to the right.

Press the STOP button to end the program completely and returnthe screen to the initial display.

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So far we have covered only the beginning of the Model EC-T220 Cateye Treadmill functions. Let us move on to an explanationof other functions.

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5 THE 4 KINDS OF PROGRAMSHR control training (Training at a set pulse rate) You set a target pulse rate at which you want to exercise and the Model EC-T220

automatically adjusts the incline to maintain your pulse rate close to the desiredlevel. This is ideal for effective aerobic training.

As you continue to exercise at a certain pulse rate and make progress in your fitnesslevel, you will be able to exercise more easily at the same pulse rate. Consequently,you will then be able to exercise at a higher target pulse rate.Reference: The "HR" of HR training means "heart rate" (the same as pulse rate).

Interval training (Repetition of a pattern of exercise and rest,tailored for a serious workout) By switching back and forth between exercise and rest periods of varying length,

interval training gives you the kind of program that serious athletes often use to buildup their total power.

On the model EC-T220, 3 patterns of interval training programs are available fordeveloping sprint power, speed, and endurance respectively.

PRF-1: dash strength training (sprint power)30 seconds of exercise followed by a 90-second rest.

PRF-2: speed training (anaerobic power)60 seconds of exercise followed by a 120-second rest.

PRF-3: endurance training (aerobic power)120 seconds of exercise followed by a 60-second rest.

Choose one of the above patterns, and adjust the intensity by selecting your desiredspeed and incline.

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Hill profile training (Casual mountain climbing) The incline changes to simulate the effects of climbing up and down mountains. The

changing patterns of the incline are shown on the screen. The following three types of mountain profiles are programmed.

PRF-1: the Rockies PRF-2: the Cascades

PRF-3: the Pyrenees

The mountain profiles from 1 to 3 are arranged in order of difficulty.Try to start with a profile that looks easy enough for you.

Choose one of the above patterns, and adjust the intensity by selecting your desiredspeed and incline. When you change the incline pattern, it will be reflected through-out the whole pattern.

The preset training time is 15 minutes.If you set a longer training time, the same pattern will repeat to match the trainingtime.

Quick start (Manual training - training at a set belt speed) You designate the belt speed and it stays constant regardless of your pulse rate. This

is the basic, traditional way the treadmills have been utilized.Setting range: 0.5 - 12 mph (Adjustment increment: 0.1 mph)

[1.0 - 18.0 km/h (Adjustment increment: 0.1 km/h)]0 - 12% (Adjustment increment: 0.5%)

Upper pulse limit alarm For your safety, the upper pulse limit alarm is provided in all programs of the EC-T220. If your pulse rate exceeds this

limit, the alarm buzzer sounds and the belt speed automatically drops to the minimum. This function urges the user tostop the exercise.

When your pulse rate has dropped back to within the pulse rate upper limit, restart the exercise by pressing the STARTbutton and raising the speed manually.

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6 USING THE EC-T220 WITHOUT A DATA CARDThe blue card you used for your first session serves to input the type and conditions of training. But it is also possible to do the samething without the card, by using the buttons on the control unit.You need the chest-belt heart rate sensor for the HR control training. You must put on the chest-belt heart rate sensor aroundyour chest, as per the instruction on page 12.

1 Turn on the power supply. Insert the AC plug of the AC adapter into any household AC outlet. Turn on the power switch, located on the front of the main body. On the screen, the initial display is shown, and a message prompts the

user to insert a data card or select a training mode.

2 Select a training program. Select one mode from the four training modes when you see the mes-sage, "Select a training mode" at the lower right of the LCD.

The four training program buttons are as follows (from left to right):1HR control training2Hill profile training3 Interval training4Quick start (manual training)

This time we will choose "HR control" as an example. Choose the program by pressing the HR control on the training select

button.

3 Input training conditions. The screen prompts you to set the training conditions. The screen changes as shown here, and the initial value for age (40) is shown. You can increase or decrease this number by pressing the SPEED or

INCLINE +/- buttons. The value changes rapidly if either button is helddown. For example, press the INCLINE + button to change the value forage from 40 to 52.Caution: Do not press the START button before completely input-

ting the data. If you press the START button before com-pleting data input, the skip function is activated, and exer-cise begins.

After inputting your age, go on to the next screen by pressing theMODE button.Caution: Input contents vary depending on the program.

Try changing the displayed target pulse rate from 118 to 115. After finish inputting your target pulse rate, go to the next screen by

pressing the MODE button. Input the exercise time.

Reference: The exercise time is equal to the alarm time. The alarmtime does not mean the end. You can continue the exer-cise after the buzzer sounds.

When the MODE button is pressed again, a screen appears for you toconfirm the training conditions. Check the training conditions.

If you will change your training conditions, highlight the items to ad-just by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE +/- buttons and then pressthe MODE button. Then the screen returns to the input screen of thedata you want to change.Reference: The card is a tool to instantly set a program and training

conditions. Usually you have to set such conditions bypressing buttons before each session, but the data cardsaves you the trouble. The age, upper pulse limit setting,and target pulse rate will be automatically entered. See"Making a Data Card" on page 34.

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4 Start your exercise. After inputting the training condition, get on the running belt andpress the START button. The message "Start warming-up" is dis-played to announce that the HR control training program hasstarted. Start walking slowly.Caution: Begin running when the belt speed becomes too fast

for walking. During or after warm-up, the speed can be adjusted manually, using

the +/- buttons. The incline will be increased or decreased automatically in order to

maintain your pulse rate close to target pulse rate. If you press the MODE button when the speed display screen is

shown, the speed display is switched to the incline display screen. Ifyou press the MODE button when the incline display screen isshown, the incline display is switched to speed display screen. Youcan see the track of your pulse rate on the upper part of the LCD.

5 Finish your exercise. A buzzer will sound when the exercise time you set has elapsed. Ifyou wish, you can continue training even after this buzzer sounds.

Whenever you want to finish the exercise, before or after the buzzersounds, press the STOP button.The speed and incline drops to the minimum and the programcomes to an end. The 5 minutes' cool-down starts.

If you wish, you can continue training even after this buzzer sounds.During cool-down, the records, such as distance and calories con-sumed, will continue to be measured and displayed.

If you do not need the 5 minutes' cool-down, it can be ended bypressing the STOP button.

6 Check your exercise record by scrolling the screen. After cool-down you can check your exercise records for this sessionon the LCD. If your exercise time is 10 minutes or longer, press theSPEED or INCLINE +/- buttons to scroll the screen. You can usethe +/- buttons to recall the data of past time frames. The - buttonwill scroll the screen to the left and the + button to the right.

After checking the exercise records, return to the initial screen bypressing the STOP button.

For further details about this product, proceed to the "Operation Guide" section once you are accustomed to using this unit.

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OPERATION GUIDE1 Training goals ......................................................................... 22

2 Training program characteristics ......................................... 24

3 HR control training ............................................................... 26

4 Interval training ..................................................................... 28

5 Hill profile training ................................................................ 30

6 Quick start (manual training) .............................................. 32

7 Making a Data Card .............................................................. 34OPER

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Exercise time for each session A minimum of 30 minutes of exercise is most effective for each session of exercise. A 5 minute warm up period, 20 minutes

of exercise time, with a 5 minute cool-down period, is suggested for standard exercise. For weight-loss exercise, over 30 minutes exercise time at a comfortable level, with a 5-minute cool-down, is recommended.

Frequency of training A Minimum of two days of exercise a week is required just to maintain your present fitness level. With 3-4 days of exercise,

you can expect improvement. Always consult with your doctor before proceeding with any exercise program.Concentrated and repeated exercise in a day may produce an adverse result.

For those who are confident of their exercises ability When an age which is younger than your actual age is selected, the target pulse rate calculated by the selected age can be

set higher than that of your actual age.If the target pulse rate is raised according to the procedure above, the upper limit of the pulse rate is raised simultaneously.Be aware of your physical condition and start training.

TRAINING GOALS1

How to determine your target pulse rate When you input your age, the EC-T220 automatically sets your target pulse

rate by [160 - your age]. This target pulse rate corresponds to 50 - 60 % ofthe "exercise level" for people in their twenties, 40 - 50% for the forties and30 - 40 % for the sixties. The older you are, the less intense the setting ofyour target pulse rate, according to the programming of the EC-T220. For abeginner, the exercise level automatically set by this unit could be too hardeven for a young person. If you feel it is too hard, you can decrease thetarget pulse rate by 10 bpm from the original level. If you feel it is too easy,you can increase it by 10 bpm so that you can continue to exercise in theappropriate target zone, as shown in the illustration.

At less than 30% of the exercise level, you can not exercise effectively.The desirable target pulse rate corresponds to 70% of the exercise level forpeople in their thirties or younger, 60-70% of the exercise level for the for-ties, 50-60% of the exercise level for the fifties, and 50% of the exerciselevel for people who are sixty or older.

If you can continue your exercise at the target pulse rate of [180 - your age],your exercise can be considered effective enough. Upgrade your exercisegradually so that you can reach the suggested final target of [190 - age].

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Training goals Do you feel out of breath after climbing up the stairs or after a brisk walk? While

walking, running, or even sleeping, our body is taking in oxygen and generatingenergy. Oxygen taken in by the lungs is sent to the entire body via the circulatorysystem. If the function of the circulatory system, i.e. aerobic power, is insufficient,we may experience being "out of breath," or other physical problems.

That's why we perform "health for the heart" (aerobic exercise), which causesthe heart to work a little harder a few times a week, thus increasing the oxygensupply to the body via the circulatory system. The purpose of exercise with theEC-T220 is to improve both your physical condition and the function of the circu-latory system - to improve your aerobic power.

Training planTo effectively perform "health for the heart," it is necessary to find out the appro-priate target pulse rate for your age and fitness level, and to exercise at a pulse rateclose to that target. If the exercise intensity is beyond your current fitness level, youmay damage your health, and if the exercise is below your target rate, you may notreceive any benefit. The EC-T220 has 4 different types of exercise modes, including"HR control training," in which the incline is adjusted by the computer to keepyour pulse rate close to your target.

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Maximum Heart RateThe heart rate increases according to the intensity of exercise, but there isa limit. The highest heart rate that a person can sustain is called the "maxi-mum heart rate". Generally the maximum heart rate declines as we getolder, however this differs between individuals, and is largely due to howmuch a person exercises.

The difference between heart rate and pulse rateThe heart rate is the number of heartbeats per minute measured by anelectrocardiograph. On the other hand, the pulse rate is measured as fol-lows. From the palpations of an artery near the skin surface, such as the ca-

rotid artery By passing a sensor light through an earlobe or fingertip, and measuring

the pulse count via the subtle changes of the sensor light transmissioncaused by the heart beat

Although the measurement principle and method are different, both theheart and pulse rates have the same value per minute, and are thereforeregarded as synonymous.

Pulse LimitFor the standard maximum heart rate, "220 - Age", "204 - 0.69 x Age", andother formulas are used. In the EC-T220, however, "200 - Age" is used,taking into account a certain safety margin, and is incorporated in thecomputer setting.

Target Pulse RateThe pulse rate you should maintain during a workout is called the "targetpulse rate". The automatic training program allows you to stay close tothis target, but it is recommended that you always be conscious of yourpulse rate, even when performing different types of training programs, byreferring to the "Target Pulse Rate Chart". You can input a target pulserate up to 85% of the maximum pulse rate.

Exercise Level Based on the Pulse RatePulse rate increases according to the intensity of the exercise. In otherwords, the pulse rate during exercise is a measure for the exercise level.The exercise level can be expressed in percentages by using the followingformula.

Pulse rate during exercise - Pulse rate at restExercise level(%) = x 100

Maximum heart rate - Pulse rate at rest

Therefore, if you want to determine the target exercise level (target pulserate) from the pulse rate, you can calculate as follows.

Target pulse rate = (maximum heart rate - pulse rate at rest)Exercise level(%)

x + pulse rate at rest 100

If you are a beginner, you can start the exercise with a target pulse rate of"160 - your age". If you can continue your exercise at the target pulse rateof "180 - your age," your exercise can be considered effective enough.Upgrade your exercise gradually so that you can reach the suggested finaltarget of "190 - your age".

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HR control training This training program is for exercising while maintaining a set pulse

rate. The incline of the running belt will change automatically so thatthe set pulse rate is maintained. The speed can be adjusted howeveryou like. If the chest-belt heart rate sensor cannot pick up your pulserate, this program will not work.

The exercise intensity is set by your target pulse rate (beats perminute = bpm). Select your target pulse rate from a lower position inthe target zone for your age.

If the target you select is difficult to achieve, reduce the target pulserate by 10 bpm, and continue. Continuing is what is most importanthere. There is no reason to overdo it from the beginning.

For those who are confident enough, the target pulse rate can beincreased in 10 bpm increments. Refer to the target zone in the illus-tration on pages 22 and 23.

The exercise time (alarm) is initially set for 20 minutes, but you canchange it in 1-minute increments to any value in the range from 0 to99 minutes. The current conditions on the LCD screen advancealong the time scale once every 3 seconds. When 10 minutes is ex-ceeded, the screen will scroll leftward by 5 minutes.

Exercise per training session should be for at least 15 minutes. Ifpossible, a 20 to 30 minute session is better.

If weight control (burning calories) is the purpose of your exercise,set the target pulse rate lower so that you can exercise easily. How-ever, extend your exercise time longer, preferably to over 30 min-utes.

TRAINING PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICS2

Hill profile training For this program, select the one of the three patterns that suits your

needs. The incline is changed automatically depending on the shapeof the mountain. The speed is not changed automatically, so you canadjust the speed however you like.

The duration of one hill profile is 15 minutes. If your exercise timeexceeds 15 minutes, the same hill profile will be repeated until theend of the session.

Exercise per training session should be for at least 15 minutes. Ifpossible, a 20 to 30 minute session is better.

The exercise time (alarm) is initially set for 20 minutes, but you canchange it in 1-minute increments to any value in the range from 0 to99 minutes. The current conditions on the LCD screen advancealong the time scale once every 3 seconds. When 10 minutes is ex-ceeded, the screen will scroll leftward by 5 minutes.

There may be those who choose to exercise beyond the pulse limit(200 - age) for their ages, depending on their training goals andphysical conditions. If you choose to do so, use sufficient caution,and control your pulse rate.

The incline is automatically changed to correspond to the shape ofthe hill profile. If needed, the incline can be further adjusted bypressing the INCLINE +/- buttons. Speed can be adjusted by press-ing the SPEED +/- buttons. Maintain comfortable speeds to matchthe changing incline.

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Interval training This program is intended for serious exercisers with training experience.

This training automatically changes the speed between "exercise (maxi-mum speed)" and "rest (minimum speed)." The incline does not change,so you can adjust the incline to suit your needs.

Select one of the three patterns, depending on the training goal you areworking for.

This program is made up of repeated intervals of exercise (maximumspeed) and rest (minimum speed). The rest speed is different dependingon the pattern.Pattern 1: Rest speed is 30% of exercise (maximum) speed.Patterns 2, 3: Rest speed is 50% of exercise (maximum) speed.

The incline can be adjusted by pressing the INCLINE +/- buttons. Thisprogram is hard training, so it is recommended that you try with zero in-cline at first.

Exercise per training session should be for at least 15 minutes. If possible,a 20 to 30 minute session is better.

The exercise time (alarm) is initially set for 20 minutes, but you canchange it in 1-minute increments to any value in the range from 0 to 99minutes. The current conditions on the LCD screen advance along thetime scale once every 3 seconds. When 10 minutes is exceeded, the screenwill scroll leftward by 5 minutes.

There may be those who choose to exercise beyond the pulse limit (200 -age) for their ages, depending on their training goals and physical conditions.If you choose to do so, use sufficient caution, and control your pulse rate.

The intensity of the training can be adjusted by changing the exercise(maximum) speed.Caution: Although the speed can be adjusted when at rest (mini-

mum) speed, this can sometimes result in the exercise(maximum) speed being increased to an unexpected highspeed. The change of the speed should be kept small.

Checking your exercise recordAfter finishing your exercise, you can check the details (changes in speed, incline, and pulse rate) of your exercise on theLCD screen. If the exercise time exceeds 10 minutes, you can scroll the screen, by pressing either the INCLINE orSPEED +/- buttons, to view the details that are not shown on the screen. + button: Details that are concealed on the right side will appear - button: Details that are concealed on the left side will appearPressing the STOP button will end the program and erase the memory of your exercise.

Quick start (manual training) This program is for basic treadmill training. By pressing the QUICK but-

ton, exercise begins at the lowest speed. This program is different from other training programs. In this program,

the speed and incline are not pre-programmed; the speed and incline areadjusted by pressing the +/- buttons.

Exercise per training session should be for at least 15 minutes. If possible,a 20 to 30 minutes exercise is better.

Because the exercise time (alarm) is not set, you can end the program atany time. The current conditions on the LCD screen advance along thetime scale once every 3 seconds. When 10 minutes is exceeded, the screenwill scroll leftward by 5 minutes.

There may be those who choose to exercise beyond the pulse limit (200 -age) for their ages, depending on their training goals and physical conditions.If you choose to do so, use sufficient caution, and control your pulse rate.

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Select the HR control training program. Put the chest-belt heart rate sensor around your chest. Press the HR

control button to select the HR control training program.Caution: If you do not put the chest-belt heart rate sensor

around your chest, the HR control training cannot beperformed.

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4 Start walking. The LCD screen displays "START WARMING-UP." Start walk-ing, keeping pace with the speed of the belt.

During the 3 minutes of warm-up, increase the speed by pressing theSPEED+ button, and try to bring your pulse rate close to the target.Caution: During warm-up, you can adjust the speed to a maxi-

mum of 6.0 mph [9.6 km/h]. The belt speed is shown on the lower part of the LCD screen. One

dot on the horizontal axis represents 3 seconds of exercise time.One vertical dot represents 0.1 mph [0.1 km/h].

Current pulse rate is displayed in the upper part of the LCDscreen. One dot on the vertical axis represents 2 bpm.

Every 3 seconds, a new row of dots will appear and blink on andoff, showing the current training conditions.

If the START button is pressed while warming-up, warm-up isskipped, and the warm-up display disappears. The program thenbegins to track the target pulse rate.

Start the program. After the conditions have been input, get on the running belt and

start the program by pressing the START button. The buzzer will sound and the running belt will start moving.

Input training conditions. Input your age, target pulse rate, and exercise time in the above or-

der on the LCD screen. The initial values, before anything has beeninput, are shown as in the illustration at right, with the initial agevalue displayed.

Initial value Setting rangeAge 40 years 10 - 99 yearsExercise time 20 minutes 0 - 99 minutesTarget heart rate 120 bpm 60 - 189 bpm

The pulse rate upper limit is not displayed. It's initial value is 160 bpm,calculated by the formula "200 - age." The belt speed and incline pattern are not displayed on the LCD

screen. The age input screen is displayed first. Figures can be adjusted by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE +/-

buttons. Press the MODE button to proceed to the next screen. After inputting all the data, confirm the input data by pressing the

MODE button.Caution: If the START button is pressed during data input, ex-

ercise begins immediately and the belt will start mov-ing.

Reference: You can start the exercise from any screen by pressingthe START button.

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Finish your training. The buzzer will sound at the specified time. However you can con-

tinue training if you wish. Pressing the STOP button will end your training and begin cool-

down. The speed and incline will be reduced to the minimum.Reference: If the STOP button is pressed by mistake, the program

can be restarted by pressing the START button.When the program is restarted, both the incline andspeed will be the minimums. So the speed should beincreased to your desired level by pressing theSPEED + button.

To cool down, continue to exercise. The distance and time data onthe numerical display, and the calories-consumed data on the LCDdisplay, will continue to be updated. The belt will automatically stopafter 5 minutes, and the screen will be changed to the scrollingscreen. The belt can be stopped immediately and the screen changedto the scrolling screen by pressing the STOP button at any time dur-ing the 5-minute cool-down.Caution: The screen cannot be changed from the scrolling screen

back to the cool-down screen or the exercise screen. You can see your exercise record on the scrolling screen by pressing

either the SPEED or INCLINE +/- buttons.

Perform training while maintaining the target heart rate. When the warm-up is completed and your pulse rate has reached the

target pulse rate, the incline will be adjusted automatically accordingto your pulse rate, so you can train at your target pulse rate.

The speed is not set automatically, so you can change the speed asyou like by pressing the SPEED +/- buttons.

By pressing the SPEED +/- buttons, you can change the exercisespeed in 0.1 mph [0.1 km/h] increments in the range from 0.5 to 12mph [1.0 to 18.0 km/h].

You can switch from the incline display to the speed display screenby pressing the MODE button. One dot on the horizontal axis rep-resents 3 seconds of exercise time, and 5 dots on the vertical axisrepresent 0.5% incline.Caution: If at any time during the exercise, you cannot keep up

with the belt speed, press the SPEED - button tolower the belt speed, and then continue training. If it isstill too strenuous, press the EMERGENCY STOPbutton to end the training. When the EMERGENCYSTOP button is pressed, the belt will quickly come toa stop, and the LCD screen will be returned to the ini-tial screen. For safety reasons, the incline will remainat the current level when the machine is stopped bythe EMERGENCY STOP button.

Reference: Only 10 minutes of data can be displayed on the LCDscreen at one time. If the exercise time exceeds 10minutes, the screen will scroll to the right, and the cur-rent position will be moved to the center.

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7 End the program. Pressing the STOP button will return you to the initial screen. If you are completely finished with your exercise session, be sure to

turn off the power switch on the front part of the main body.

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Input training conditions. Input the exercise pattern and exercise time in order on the LCD screen.

If nothing is input, the initial values as shown below are displayed.Initial Value Setting Range

Exercise pattern 1 1 - 3Exercise time 20 minutes 0 - 99 minutes

The belt speed for each training pattern will be displayed in the lowerpart of the LCD screen.

The training pattern input screen will be displayed first. Input the data by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE +/- buttons. You can proceed to the next input screen by pressing the MODE button. After all the data has been input, and the MODE button is pressed

again, a screen appears for you to confirm the data you have input.Caution: If the START button is pressed during data input, exer-

cise begins immediately and the belt starts moving.Reference: You can begin your exercise at any time during data in-

put by pressing the START button.Start the program. After all the conditions have been input, get on the running belt and

start the program by pressing the START button. The buzzer will sound and the running belt will start moving.

Select the Interval training program. Put the chest-belt sensor around your chest. Press the INTERVAL

button to select the program.Caution: Interval training can be done without the chest-belt

heart rate sensor. However it can be dangerous. There-fore it is recommended that you put it on in order tomonitor your pulse rate while exercising.

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Start walking. The LCD screen displays "START WARMING-UP." Start walking,

keeping pace with the speed of the belt. During the 3-minute warm-up period, the belt speed will increase au-

tomatically to prepare you for interval training. If the speed is too slowfor you, increase the speed by pressing the SPEED + button.Caution: During warm-up, you can adjust the speed to a maxi-

mum of 6.0 mph [9.6 km/h]. The belt speed is shown on the lower part of the LCD screen. One

dot on the horizontal axis represents 3 seconds of exercise time. Onevertical dot represents 0.1 mph [0.1 km/h].

Current pulse rate is displayed in the upper part of the LCD screen.One dot on the vertical axis represents 2 bpm.

Every 3 seconds, a new row of dots will appear and blink on and off,showing the current training conditions.

If the START button is pressed while warming-up, warm-up isskipped. The warm-up display disappears, and interval training be-gins. The start time may be different depending on when the STARTbutton is pressed.0 - 59 seconds: interval training begins 1 minute after start.1 min - 1 min 59 secs: interval training begins 2 minutes after start.2 mins - 2 mins 59 secs: interval training begins 3 minutes after start.

You can switch from the speed display to the incline display screen by press-ing the MODE button. One dot on the horizontal axis represents 3 secondsof exercise time. One dot on the vertical axis represents 0.1 mph [0.1 km/h].

PRF3: Stamina training45 seconds of exercisewith 15 seconds of rest

PRF1: Dash strength training15 seconds of exercisewith 45 seconds of rest

PRF2: Speed training30 seconds of exercisewith 30 seconds of rest

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Increase or decrease of incline

End the program. Pressing the STOP button will return you to the initial screen. If you are completely finished with your exercise session, be sure to



tinue training if you wish. Pressing the STOP button will end your training and begin cool-down.

The speed and incline will be reduced to the minimum.Reference: If the STOP button is pressed by mistake, the program

can be restarted by pressing the START button. Whenthe program is restarted, both the speed and incline willbe the minimums. So the incline should be increased toyour desired level by pressing the INCLINE + button.

To cool down, continue to exercise. The distance and time data on thenumerical display, and the calories-consumed data on the LCD display,will continue to be updated. The belt will automatically stop after 5 min-utes, and the screen will be changed to the scrolling screen. The belt canbe stopped immediately and screen changed to the scrolling screen bypressing the STOP button at any time during the 5-minute cool-down.Caution: The screen cannot be changed from the scrolling screen

back to the cool-down screen or the excise screen. The records of speed and pulse rate on the LCD can be scrolled by

pressing the SPEED or INCLINE +/- buttons.

Continue the training by repeating "exercise" and "rest." The belt speed will change in cycles according to the training pattern.

The incline is not changed automatically. The belt speed will be fast during "exercise (maximum speed)" and

slow during "rest (minimum speed)." By pressing the SPEED +/- buttons, you can change the exercise

speed in 0.1 mph [0.1 km/h] increments in the range from 0.5 to 12mph [1.0 to 18.0 km/h].Caution: Although the speed can be adjusted when at rest (mini-

mum) speed, this can sometimes result in the exercise(maximum) speed being increased to an unexpected highspeed. The change of the speed should be kept small.

By pressing the INCLINE +/- button, you can change the incline in 0.5%increments in the range from 0 - 12%. Select your desired incline.Caution: If at any time during the exercise, you cannot keep up

with the belt speed, press the SPEED - button to lowerthe belt speed, and then continue training. If it is still toostrenuous, press the EMERGENCY STOP button toend the training. When the EMERGENCY STOP but-ton is pressed, the belt will quickly come to a stop, andthe LCD screen will be returned to the initial screen.For safety reasons, the incline will remain at the currentlevel when the machine is stopped by the EMER-GENCY STOP button.

Reference: Only 10 minutes of data can be displayed on the LCDscreen at one time. If the exercise time exceeds 10 min-utes, the screen will scroll to the right, and the currentposition will be moved to the center.

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Input training conditions. Input the exercise pattern and exercise time in order on the LCD

screen. If nothing is input, the initial values as shown below are dis-played.

Initial Value Setting RangeExercise pattern 1 1 - 3Exercise time 20 minutes 0 - 99 minutes

The belt speed for each training pattern will be displayed in thelower part of the LCD.

The exercise pattern input screen will be displayed first. Input the data by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE +/- buttons to

increase or decrease the numbers. You can proceed to the next input screen by pressing the MODE

button. After all the data has been input, and the MODE button is pressed

again, a screen appears for you to confirm the data you have input.Caution: If the START button is pressed during data input, ex-

ercise begins immediately and the belt starts moving.Reference: You can begin your exercise at any time during data

input by pressing the START button.

Select the Hill profile training program. Put on the chest-belt heart rate sensor and press the HILL button to

select the program.Caution: Hill profile training can be done without the chest-belt

heart rate sensor. However it can be dangerous.Therefore it is recommended that you put it on in or-der to monitor your pulse rate while exercising.

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4 Start walking. The hill pattern is displayed on the LCD screen. Start walking, keep-ing pace with the speed of the belt.Reference: Warm-up function is not available for Hill profile

training. Increase the belt speed to the desired level by pressing the SPEED +

button. The incline is shown on the lower part of the LCD. One dot on the

horizontal axis represents 3 seconds of exercise time. 5 dots on thevertical axis represent 0.5% incline.

Current pulse rate is displayed in the upper part of the LCD, onedot on the vertical axis represents 2 bpm.


You can switch from the incline display to the speed display screenby pressing the MODE button. One dot on the horizontal axis rep-resents 3 seconds of exercise time. One dot on the vertical axis repre-sents 0.1 mph [0.1 km/h].

Start the program. After all the conditions have been input, get on the running belt and

start the program by pressing the START button. The buzzer will sound and the belt will start moving.

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Exercise patternsPRF1: Rockies PRF3: PyreneesPRF2: Cascades

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End the program. Pressing the STOP button will return you to the initial screen. If you are completely finished with your exercise session, be sure to



tinue training if you wish. Pressing the STOP button will end your training and begin cool-

down. The speed and incline will be reduced to the minimum.Reference: If the STOP button is pressed by mistake, the program

can be restarted by pressing the START button.When the program is restarted, both the incline andspeed will be the minimums. So the speed should beincreased to your desired level by pressing theSPEED + button.

To cool down, continue to exercise. The distance and time data onthe numerical display, and the calories consumed data on the LCDdisplay, will continue to be updated. The belt will automatically stopafter 5 minutes, and the screen will be changed to the scrollingscreen. The belt can be stopped immediately and screen changed tothe scrolling screen by pressing the STOP button at any time duringthe 5-minute cool-down.Caution: The screen cannot be changed from the scrolling screen

back to the cool-down screen or the exercise screen. The records of speed and pulse rate on the LCD can be scrolled by

pressing the SPEED or INCLINE +/- buttons.

Continue the training. The incline will change automatically according to the training pat-

tern. The speed is not changed automatically. The incline will become steeper as you come close to the top of a hill,

and it will be gentler in the lower areas. By pressing the SPEED +/- buttons, you can change your exercise

speed in 0.1 mph [0.1 km/h] increments in the range from 0.5 to 12mph [1.0 to 18.0 km/h].

By pressing the INCLINE +/- buttons, you can change the incline in0.5% increments to change the shape of the hill pattern. The displayof the hills not yet climbed will be altered to reflect this change.

One hill pattern is set for 15 minutes. If your exercise time exceeds 15minutes, the same hill shapes will repeat to match the training time.Caution: If at any time during the exercise, you cannot keep up



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Select the Quick start program and start walking. Put the chest-belt heart rate sensor around your chest. Press the

QUICK button to select the quick start program. The buzzer will sound and the belt will start moving. The screen will change to the quick start screen. Start walking, keep-

ing pace with the speed of the belt.Caution: Warm-up function is not available for quick start

(manual training). Increase the speed and incline to the desired levels by pressing the

SPEED + and INCLINE + buttons. By pressing the SPEED +/- buttons, you can change the exercise

speed in 0.1 mph [0.1 km/h] increments in the range from 0.5 to 12mph [1.0 to 18.0 km/h].

By pressing the INCLINE +/- button, you can change the incline in0.5% increments in the range from 0 - 12%. The speed is shown on the lower part of the LCD screen. One dot

on the horizontal axis represents 3 seconds of exercise time. Onedot on the vertical axis represents 0.1 mph [0.1 km/h].

Current pulse rate is displayed in the upper part of the LCDscreen. One dot on the vertical axis represents 2 bpm.


You can switch from the speed display to the incline display screenby pressing the MODE button. 5 dots on the vertical axis represent0.5% incline.Caution: If at any time during the exercise, you cannot keep up



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Quick start can be done without the chest-belt heart rate sensor. However it can be dangerous.Therefore it is recommended that you put it on in order to monitor your pulse rate while exercising.

When the QUICK on the training selection button is pressed, the belt will begin to move immedi-ately.

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Finish your training. Press the STOP button when you want to finish. Your training will

be stopped, and cool-down will begin. The speed and incline will bereduced to the minimums.Reference: Alarm (buzzer) function is not available for quick

start.If the STOP button is pressed by mistake, the program

can be restarted by pressing the START button. Whenthe program is restarted, both the incline and speedwill be the minimums. So the speed should be in-creased to your desired level by pressing the SPEED +button.

To cool down, continue to exercise. The distance and time data onthe numerical display, and the calories consumed data on the LCDdisplay, will continue to be updated. The belt will automatically stopafter 5 minutes, and the screen will be changed to the scrollingscreen. The belt can be stopped immediately and screen changed tothe scrolling screen by pressing the STOP button at any time duringthe 5-minute cool-down.Caution: The screen cannot be changed from the scrolling

screen back to the cool-down screen or the exercisescreen.

The records of speed and pulse rate on the LCD can be scrolled bypressing the SPEED or INCLINE +/- buttons.

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Caution: One data card is necessary for each set of training condi-tions. You cannot record more than one set of conditions onone card.

Each data card is covered with a protective film. After youhave registered all of your training conditions, remove thisfilm.

A data card cannot be used for quick start.

MAKING A DATA CARD7If you record your training conditions on this data card, you can set yourtraining conditions by simply inserting the card into the card slot of the con-trol unit.You can start a program just by inserting the card, confirming your data, andpressing the START button.To record your training conditions on the data card, use a coin or similarobject to scratch off the silver parts in the appropriate positions on the backof the card. The optical sensor in the control unit will detect the exposedpositions. Now, try making your own data card.

Select a program. In column A, select the desired program.

Indicate your age. (For HR control training only) Indicate your age in columns B and C. Column B is for the first digit of your age (tens' digit), and column C

for the second digit (ones' digit).

Specify the exercise time (alarm).(For all training modes) Specify the number of minutes of exercise time in columns D and E. Column D is for the first digit of the exercise time (tens' digit), and

column E for the second (ones' digit).

Select the training pattern.(For Hill profile training and Interval training) Select the desired training pattern in column F. The content of this

column is different depending on the training program.

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Indicate your target pulse rate. (For HR control training only)Specify the training target in columns G, H and I.G is for the first digit of the value (hundreds' column), H for the sec-ond digit (tens' column), and I for the third digit (ones' column).

Cautions on Handling the Data CardCaution: Treat the card with care. Do not bend the card. Do not allow the card to become wet.

Scratch off only the appropriate silver parts on the back of the card. If other parts have been scratched off,the sensor will not be able to read the data.

Wipe any remaining scraps of the scratched-off silver ink from the card before inserting the card into thecontrol unit.

The blank memo space on the card can be used as to record the user's data, name, etc.If "CARD ERROR" appears on the screen when the card is inserted, check whether any incorrect or

unnecessary parts have been scratched off.If you have scratched off an area by mistake, use typing correction fluid (white-out) to cover the transpar-ent space. Hold the card up to the light. If light doesn't pass through the space that you have covered up,the card can be used normally.

Sample data cardsHR control training

Age: 28 yearsExercise time: 35 minutesTarget pulse rate: 130 bpm

Interval trainingExercise time: 15 minutesTraining pattern: PRF 2

Hill profile trainingExercise time: 25 minutesTraining pattern: PRF 3

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REFERENCE GUIDE1 Maintenance of the chest-belt heart rate sensor ................ 38

2 Other useful functions ........................................................... 39

3 Troubleshooting..................................................................... 40

4 Handling warnings ................................................................. 41

5 Repair service warranty/additional parts ............................ 42

6 Product specifications ........................................................... 43REFE

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MAINTENANCE OF THE CHEST-BELT HEART RATE SENSOR1Replacing the batteryBattery life: approx. 2 years (if used for 1 hour per day)* The battery life shown in this manual is not definitive and it var-

ies depending on the use environment.Caution: The chest-belt heart rate sensor continues to consume

battery while being attached to your body. When youare not measuring heart rate, remove it from yourchest to save the battery life.

The battery cover seal is critical for maintaining itswatertight capacity. Check the battery cover forproper fit and positioning closing.

When the factory loaded battery has worn out, replace it with a newone according to the following instruction:1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the transmitter with a

coin.2. Remove the battery and insert a new lithium battery (CR2032).

Insert as shown in the picture, so that the + side is visible.3. Close the battery cover tightly.

Replacing the electrode beltThe electrode belt will deteriorate after a long time of use. If there arecracks in the outer surface, or if measurement errors occur, follow theprocedure below to change the electrode belt.1. Loosen the 4 screws at the back of the transmitter.

2. Remove the spacers. Separate the transmitter from the electrodebelt.

3. Wipe any dirt off of the two conducting parts of the transmitter,then insert it into a new electrode belt.

Caution: If there is dirt on the conducting parts, the heart ratesensor fail to detect the heart rate.

4. Fit the spacers on the right and left sides of the transmitter, andsecurely tighten the 4 screws.

Reference: When replacing the electrode belt, also check thetransmitters battery life.

WarningAfter removing the battery from the sensor, dispose of it properly. Be sure to keep it out of the reachof small children. If through some accident it is swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

Maintenance of the chest-belt heart rate sensorFor daily maintenance of the sensor: If the chest-belt heart rate sensor is dirty, wash with water, or wipe with a diluted neutral detergent and a soft cloth.

Then wipe it dry. Do not use organic solvents such as benzene and alcohol, which will damage the surface. The attachment belt will become particularly soaked with sweat. This can be unhygienic if left as is. Clean the belt with

a neutral detergent.

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Checking the total distancesThe total distances which can be used as a guide for when tochange the running belt can be checked. Press and hold the SPEED + button and the INCLINE + but-

ton together for 3 seconds to change to the total distance checkdisplay. The distance display will show the total distance trav-eled up until that time.After checking the total distance, press the EMERGENCYSTOP button to return to the initial screen.

OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS2

Dip switch 1

Switching between mph display and km/h display As mentioned on page 10 of the "Start Guide," the display can

be switched between mph and km/h by the dip switches insidethe control unit.

When the no. 4 switch of dip switch 1 (SW1) is OFF, the displayunits are mph. When the no. 4 switch is turned ON, the displayunits are changed to km/h.

Switches no. 1, no. 2, and no. 3 are not used. After changing the dip switch settings, turn the power off and

back on again for the change in settings to take effect.

Dip switch 1 (SW1)No. 4: ON km/hNo. 4: OFF mph

Changing the language As mentioned on page 10 of the "Start Guide," the language

can be changed from English to French, Spanish, or Japanese(or German) by the dip switches inside the control unit.

For English specifications, the no. 1 and no. 2 switch of dipswitch 2 (SW2) is ON, and all the others are OFF.

Switches no. 3 and no. 4 are not used. After changing the dip switch settings, turn the power off and


Dip switch 2 (SW2)No.1: ON No. 2: ON ................ EnglishNo.1: ON No. 2: OFF .............. FrenchNo.1: OFF No. 2: ON ................ Japanese

[German: 220V]No.1: OFF No. 2: OFF .............. Spanish

Setting the Safety Key Function As mentioned on page 10 of the "Start Guide," open the con-

trol unit and change the settings. When the no. 1 switch of dip switch 1 (SW1) is ON, the safety

function is activated. When the no. 1 switch is turned OFF, thefunction is canceled.

Switches no. 2, no. 3, and no. 4 are not used. After changing the dip switch settings, turn the power off and


Dip switch 1 (SW1)No. 1: ON Safety key function activatedNo. 1: OFF Safety key function canceled

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TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshootingIn the following cases, the machine is not broken. Be sure to check the following before asking for the machine to be serviced.

Trouble Check items Action

Refer to page 10. Adjust the belt so the bal-ance between the left and right sides is im-proved.

The LCD screen is completely blank. Is the power source connected? Check that the plug is inserted into an out-let.

Is the power switch ON? Turn the power switch ON.

Are the cords all plugged in correctly? Correctly connect all cords to the circuitboard under the motor cover.

Has the circuit breaker beentripped?

Next to the power switch on the front of themain unit there is a button for recoverywhen the breaker has been tripped.Press this button.

The data card is inserted, but nothing ap-pears except "CARD ERROR" orstrange displays.

Has the card been inserted correctly? Insert the card slowly with the arrow on thecard facing upward and in the direction in-dicated by the arrow.

Were multiple programs selected?Or some unnecessary parts scratched off?

Refer to page 34. Be sure to record the datacorrectly.

The pulse rate is not measured. It showsonly zero.

The pulse rate is abnormally high.

Has the chest-belt heart rate sensor beenput on correctly?

Refer to page 12. Be sure the chest-beltheart rate sensor is worn properly.

Has the sensor's battery power run out? Refer to page 38. Replace the chest-beltheart rate sensor battery.

Is the distance too far for the receiver todetect?

Reception becomes poor when the dis-tance from the control unit exceeds 80 cen-timeters. Exercise within an arm's reachdistance from the control unit.

The screen display (language) is strange. Are the dip switches in the wrong posi-tion?

Refer to page 39. Check the positions ofthe dip switches inside the control unit.

During training, was the pulse rate upperlimit exceeded and the pulse alarm func-tion activated?

When the pulse rate upper limit has been ex-ceeded, the machine decides that the pulserate has reached a dangerous level. Thesafety mechanism automatically reducesspeed and incline to the minimum levels.If this happens, rest for a while.

The exercise stops in the middle of HRcontrol training.

Was your age and pulse rate upper limitinput correctly?

Correctly set the age and pulse rate upperlimit. Avoid reaching an unnecessarily highpulse rate.

The running belt is too close to one sideor the other; or the running belt is rub-bing against the side.

Has the belt-adjustment been done?

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